Government studies wheat crop outlook for 1947 record supply
The agriculture department forecast a potential 1947 winter wheat crop larger than domestic needs, with a projected carryover near 200 million bushels and total winter and spring wheat around 1.255 billion bushels. Officials warned of possible price interventions if surplus persists.
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Woohington
Mearns
Agriculture Department
Bealean Vis Cyne Ovat Rar
Datu
Tearitim
America
Dse
Lights Checked On Eight Hundred Lawrence Cars
Lawrence police and sheriff's office officers, joined by Kansas highway patrol, checked more than 800 automobiles. Eight percent of lighting systems were found defective, with warnings issued and orders to fix the defects. Future violations will incur police court charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
C. A. Hilernet
Ind 'Bieaner
Douglas County ‘Sheriff
Divorce on the Increase in the United Kingdom
London reports Dr Henry Wilson Bishop of Chelmsford warns divorce is rising rapidly in Britain. He says the trend would become as common as in the United States and notes concern even among non religious observers.
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United Kingdom
London
Henry "Wilson
Chelmsford
U.S.A
Wilson
Marriage Licenses Issued In Topeka Area Names Several Couples
Probate Judge Frank R. Gray issued marriage licenses to several couples in Topeka and nearby areas. Couples include David Chesler and Athryn Isaacs of Topeka and Carl Peterson and Della Davis of Topeka. Also listed are Alexander A. Lageott and Joy M. Hall, Ernest Edwards and Rose Well Curtis, and others with ages and hometowns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Gray
David Chesler
Athryn Isaacs
Topeka
Rl Potter
Sunflower
Belen
Bilbo Admits Receiving Funds for Church Drive
The report states Bilbo acknowledged receiving about $1,800 connected to a church project. He described sending two batches of letters seeking funds and provided details on a distributor and receipts.
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Bald
Wilbo
Ileafow
Cugues
Dellers
Uuat
Bilbo
Creda
Cau
Celete Taney
Bilbod
Hetil
Laon
Uoere
Ebartel Fattids Wien
Olady Centen
Peible Gabe Teatreart
University High Gave a Cantata and a Reception
The music and art classes of University High presented a Christmas cantata in Frank Strong auditorium with soprano solos, a choir, and students Evelyn Diet, Alita York, Claudia Anderson, Hobia ers, Myrl Powall, Jim Ikhart, and Don Hergert. Anita Hunt guided stage elements with Miss Maud Ellsworth. Hetty Sechoene played Ave Maria. An informal reception followed, with Cherise Mis art Wax can exhibit McAllaster.
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University High Schol
Chrismmas
Bach
Jim Ikrhart
Don Hergert
Artesans
Christmas Notes Brighten Lawrence School Day
A light morning snow in Lawrence gave the streets a thin white film that melted quickly. No police court cases were recorded, and a bystander quipped that perhaps all would behave until Santa visits.
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Lawrence
Santa Claus
Polar bear cub dies after bottle feeding trials at Stephan home
Cincinnati report details the Stephan family long efforts to raise a captive polar bear cub named Hose, who died three days after birth. The piece quotes Stephan contemplating milking an adult female for milk, describes risks and past attempts, and notes this stands as another setback in their 82 year veterinary family history.
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Cincinnati
Stephan
Hoze
North Star
Regan
Wade
Korttena
Osiu
Sol A. Stephan
Borth
Milwaukee
North
Frees
Navy leadership and the push for faster promotion
The piece discusses a proposed overhaul of naval promotion practices to favor younger officers and specialists, arguing current seniority based system limits innovation and risks strategic failure. It notes potential rapid advancement for standouts, possible faster retirement, and the impact on officers and enlisted personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waahugtin
Dee
United States
Candlers
Navy
Congress
Local Scare as Valve Threatens Tank Incident
Mrs L K McCann residing with Mr and Mrs Howard Pine at 839 Elm Street faced a near scare when a bedroom tank valve hissed and firefighters were called from Lawrence. They moved belongings to the front porch while the tank was checked and deemed not defective before relocation.
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L. K. McCann
Howard Pine
Elm Street
Lawrence
Pine
Market News Roundup From New York to Kansas City
Market at a glance notes mixed grain and livestock data across regions. Wheat futures, cattle prices, and dairy metrics appear with USDA references and regional price readings. Forecasts and weekly totals hint at meat and feed demand trends.
Unclear OCR Summary of Markets and Prices in Cities Near Keana
Fragmentary OCR data lists items like car stocks and wholesale prices with scattered numbers. Mentions Kansas City, New York Stocks, wheat, meat, and various incomplete figures. Many garbled names and units make precise details impossible.
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Christman
The
Salvation Army
Vermont
Robert Getz
Caney
Caneys
W. D. Jack
Kan
Jaqua
Kansas
Chautanqua
Lawrence Heeb
University High
McAllaster
Inl Scout Troop 6
McAllaster Shoo
Henry van Dyke
Vast
Anita Tucker
Artaban
Whyilis Commons
Leona Malone
Norma Jean Cobb
Ann Grey
Marilene Workman
Lelie West
Mary Dresser
Harleine Hutchinson
Connie Vandeventer
Rosemary Rollings
Anita Sie Pontius
Marjorie Pickens
D. M. Swarthout
Frank Strong Hall
Dean Swarthout
University of Kansas
Y.M.C.A. Creative Leisure Committee
Carlton Pryor
Lawrence Public Schools
Coffeyville
Coffeyville Army Air Field
Aeri Service, Inc
McPherson
PI Noy
Looney
Joe Ray Looney
Dunca Frew
Granden and Citrus Cannony, Inc
Newton
Alden E. Brannie
Ford
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Denpasar
Bali
Netherlands
East Indies
South
Celebes
Bismarck
N. D
Northern Pacific Railroad
Barbados
Girton
Dace
New York
Circe
Fialiv
Mackey
Ehena
John Ette
Moerteert
Journal-World
Geing
Marketa
Kansas City
L.veatock
Kansan
USDA
Thuractas
Minh
Feral Smith
TNS
Athens
Kanaas Cety
Chicago
Kaeena
City Nearkee
AR Eda
Stantanis Hogue
Dutter
Heaveners
Mehr Dems Springs
Lowkvem
Deotlens
Atass
Sou
Toung Tae Lurie Sa
Cate TS
York
Wall Street
Campbell
State Farm Insurance
Lawrence Loan & Finance CO
Taxi Union Cab Company
Jayhawker Theatre
Bldg
Rome
Decker-Keys CO. Insurance - Real Estate - Investments
Maas
the Holyfield Music Co
Pea A Wasworth
Stamiant Oi
Genevel
Sram Premner
Jsnesa Holsard
Fanaa
Farmers Auto Insurancs
INS
Aacy
AVL Cme
Een
Erie
Lawrence Hus
Uel Seyes Ace
Cera
Wrence, Kar
Jayhawker
Sno and the New
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
U.S
Douglas County Building and Lean Association
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